Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to be next NATO secretary-general after rival withdraws from race
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has rescinded his bid for NATO leadership and thrown his support…
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Sweden court acquits former Syrian general of alleged war crimes
Verdict says prosecution failed to prove Mohammed Hamo’s division was involved in the cited ‘indiscriminate’…
EU targets LNG sector in new sanctions against Russia
Latest package bars re-exports of Russian LNG via Europe, but experts say measure will have…
Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Controversial but watered-down finance bill that many fear will up cost of living is due…
China’s slave fishermen
101 East investigates alleged human rights violations in China’s seafood industry.
Bank of England holds rates in ‘finely balanced’ decision; traders up bets on August cut
It keeps the central bank’s key rate at a 16-year high of 5.25%, where it…
Anti-Muslim video advert being investigated in Canada
A video advert suggesting Canada is “under siege” from Muslims is being investigated as a…
Tensions bubble as Sudanese refugees feel resentment from Chadian hosts
Some 600,000 Sudanese are seeking safety in Chad, but host communities are blaming them for…
Deadly heatwaves in US, Mexico made more likely by climate change
Scientists say human-induced global warming is behind the recent scorching temperatures in the region.
Hezbollah leader warns Israel of war with ‘no red lines,’ threatens Cyprus
Hezbollah vowed a fight with “no red lines” if full-our war erupts between Lebanon and…
‘Marathon not a sprint’: Apple’s AI push faces big challenges in China
Apple Intelligence is Apple’s big play that aims to bring artificial intelligence across its devices…
When it comes to Israel-Palestine, true naivety is believing in endless war
It is not naive to know that the only route to justice and equality is…
At least 34 people die in India after drinking bootleg liquor
More than 100 were admitted to hospital after consuming alcohol spiked with poisonous methanol.
Israeli military spokesman’s Hamas defeat remarks widen rift with Netanyahu
Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means ‘throwing…
As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace
Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.
No party deserves the feminist vote in the UK election
Amid the culture war on gender, those of us who prioritise women’s rights and safety…
The best-funded generative AI startups in Europe have something in common: Big Tech experience
Most of the top-funded generative AI companies in Europe were founded by entrepreneurs with experience…
UK PM Sunak could cease to be a lawmaker in landslide election defeat, new poll shows
The main opposition left-of-center Labour Party is on course to win a whopping 516 seats…
‘Orwellian’: EU’s push to mass scan private messages on WhatsApp, Signal
EU member states to vote on controversial Chat Control 2 proposals to scan communications for…
Hezbollah chief says Israel should be ‘scared’ of all-out war
Hezbollah leader has said the Lebanese armed group is ready for a war with “no…
